6 Imagine you are at a barbecue with your friends. Prepare a dialogue like the one in exercise 2. Then complete the table
below.
second person
first person
Descriptionne
mourt Alche
Clothes
long fair
Speaking Strategy
• Speak in a loud, clear voice.
• Look at the other person when he or she is speaking to
you and when you are speaking to him or her,
• Listen very carefully to everything the other person
says so that you can reply appropriately.
Second Person: Oh, I'm having a great time! The weather is perfect for it. How about you?
First Person: I agree, the weather couldn't be better. I'm also having a fantastic time. By the way, my name is John. What's your name?
Second Person: Nice to meet you, John. I'm Sarah. So, John, what do you do for a living?
First Person: Well, I'm a school teacher. I teach English to high school students. It's a rewarding job, but it can be challenging at times. How about you, Sarah?
Second Person: That's interesting, John. As for me, I'm studying to become a doctor. I've always had a passion for helping people and making a difference in their lives.
First Person: That's admirable, Sarah. It's great that you found your calling. I'm sure you'll be an excellent doctor. By the way, I noticed that you have long fair hair. It's really beautiful.
Second Person: Thank you, John. Your compliments are very kind. And I must say, you're looking quite stylish in your casual attire. I see you chose to wear a trendy shirt and jeans today.
First Person: Thank you, Sarah. I believe in dressing comfortably yet presentably. It’s important to feel confident in what you wear. Anyway, let's practice our speaking skills using the speaking strategy given in the exercise. We should speak in a loud, clear voice so that we can understand each other. We should also make sure to maintain eye contact when speaking and listening to each other. Finally, let's listen carefully to each other's responses so that we can engage in a meaningful conversation.
Second Person: That sounds like a great plan, John. I'll make sure to follow those speaking strategies. Listening attentively and responding appropriately will help us have an effective conversation.
First Person: Absolutely, Sarah. So, tell me more about your experience studying to become a doctor. I'm curious to know how it's going and what steps you've taken so far.
Second Person: Well, John, it has been quite a journey. I've completed my pre-medical studies and now I'm in medical school. I've also been doing some volunteer work at hospitals to gain practical experience. It's challenging, but I love every moment of it.